We understand the importance of consistent quality sleep for health, but did you know research confirms that rest-disrupting disorders increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases? A recent review ...

Experts agree that seven to nine hours of sleep is ideal for most adults — but when it comes to your health, the total number of hours might not be the most important factor. In a major new study led ...

About 20% to 35% of the population suffers from chronic sleep disorders—and up to half of all people in older age. Moreover, almost every teenager or adult has experienced short-term sleep deprivation ...

Sleep apnea can result in daytime fatigue and irritability. Obstructive Sleep Apnea, defined as having frequent episodes of ...

Leaving sleep apnoea untreated could accelerate heart ageing and increase a person’s risk of early death, a new study has warned. Sleep apnoea is a breathing disorder that affects people while ...

Adults with gastrointestinal (GI) diseases are significantly more likely to experience sleep disturbances than those without GI conditions, a new study involving more than 10,000 individuals has found ...

As many as 50% of older adults struggle to fall or stay asleep, and up to 75% of seniors experience symptoms of insomnia. In addition to being frustrating, insomnia can increase your risk of heart ...

REM sleep is important for memory consolidation, emotional regulation and brain development, so our findings suggest that ...

Though past research has focused on the health benefits of cheese, the new data examined its direct relationship to the ...

Ambient sounds or pink noise - often used to promote better patterns of sleeping - may in fact reduce restorative REM sleep. The post Scientific study finds ear plugs better than ‘pink noise’ for ...